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Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) Has Rebranded to HealthTech Innovation & Translation Lab

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:00 BST

The Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) is pleased to announce that it has officially rebranded as the HealthTech Innovation & Translation Lab.

Professor David Lowe Joins National Commission on AI Regulation in Healthcare

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:03:00 GMT

Professor David Lowe, Lead of the Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) and Clinical Director of Innovation at the University of Glasgow, has been invited to join the newly established National Commission on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare.

A group of people sitting in a room with one person presenting
A group of people sitting in a room with one person presenting

2025 Evidence Generation Bootcamp Equips Innovators for Evidence-Based HealthTech

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:42:00 BST

The DHVL Evidence Generation Bootcamp on the 1st and 2nd of October brought together HealthTech innovators for two days of practical learning on how robust evidence underpins safe, effective, and equitable innovation.

Two men posing in front of a TV screen
Two men posing in front of a TV screen

DHVL Lead Professor David Lowe Joins High-Level HealthTech Trade Mission to Japan

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:03:00 BST

DHVL Lead Professor David Lowe joined a select group of experts and companies on a high-level trade mission showcasing Scotland as a global hub for HealthTech innovation - led by Scottish Development International, The Scottish Government, and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray.

DHVL Joins UK’s National Centre of Excellence in AI & Digital Health Regulation

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:05:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) is pleased to announce its partnership with the newly established Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Science & Innovation in AI & Digital Health (CERSI-AI), with Professor David Lowe serving on its founding leadership team.

An expert presenting on digital health evaluation to a room of people
An expert presenting on digital health evaluation to a room of people

DHVL's Inaugural Evidence Generation Bootcamp Empowers Healthcare Innovators

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:07:00 GMT

DHVL's inaugural Evidence Generation Bootcamp brought together leading experts and healthcare innovators to explore key aspects of digital health evaluation. Over the course of the two days, participants gained practical tools and insights to help them generate robust evidence for their digital health innovations.

Patient hails ‘incredible’ use of AI to speed up detection of lung cancer

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:29:00 GMT

A woman whose lung cancer was detected with the help of Artificial Intelligence as part of our RADICAL study has praised the “incredible” speed of her diagnosis and treatment.

A graphic with the ACcEPT study logo
A graphic with the ACcEPT study logo

Digital Health Validation Lab Celebrates Milestone with Conclusion of ACcEPT Study

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:08:00 BST

The Digital Health Validation Lab has achieved a significant milestone as its pioneering ACcEPT study concluded at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Oxford University Hospital and Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) Develops Network to Support Regulatory Needs of Digital Health Innovators

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:10:00 BST

The Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) is working with partners to develop a network that will support and enhance the understanding of digital health innovators as they look to navigate the complex regulatory environment with their products.

QEUH Becomes First NHS Site to Roll Out Head-CT AI Trial

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:23:00 BST

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) has become the first of four planned NHS sites to implement a pioneering trial which aims to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to improve turnaround times for CT scans and reduce A&E pressures.

From left to right: Jim Johnstone (Morrison Construction), David Moore (Ryden), Allan Cunningham (Morrison Construction), Paula Leca (Morrison Construction), Professor Iain McInnes (University of Glasgow), Ruth McLaughlin (University of Glasgow), David Ewing (Morrison Construction), James Sheppard (Kadans), James Dawson (Kadans), Paul McCrorey (Morrison Construction)
From left to right: Jim Johnstone (Morrison Construction), David Moore (Ryden), Allan Cunningham (Morrison Construction), Paula Leca (Morrison Construction), Professor Iain McInnes (University of Glasgow), Ruth McLaughlin (University of Glasgow), David Ewing (Morrison Construction), James Sheppard (Kadans), James Dawson (Kadans), Paul McCrorey (Morrison Construction)

Ground broken at the new Health Innovation Hub in Govan

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:12:00 GMT

Representatives from the University of Glasgow, Kadans Science Partner and Morrisons Construction attended a ceremony to mark the start of works on the Health Innovation Hub in Govan.

NHS Deploys AI for Early Lung Cancer Detection

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:09:00 GMT

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, University of Glasgow, and Qure.ai, is implementing an AI-powered chest X-ray reporting solution, qXR, across Glasgow to enhance the early detection of lung cancer.

A patient being monitored with a laser camera
A patient being monitored with a laser camera

DHVL and UofG Researchers Develop AI Laser Stethoscope

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:05:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have developed an AI-driven laser camera system that can remotely read a person's heartbeat, potentially revolutionising health monitoring.